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Thanksgiving-weekend travelers line the Holland, Mich., platform on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, for an extra Chicago-bound Pere Marquette. Bob Johnston Passengers grouped by departure snake through Chicago Union Station’s Great Hall on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in 2018. Bob Johnston CHICAGO — Amtrak has touted more Midwest coach capacity out of the Windy City […]
An Austin MetroRail train awaits passengers at the Howard station in 2016. Austin could expand its transit system to include two light rail lines. TRAINS: David Lassen AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city officials have begun the process of determining how to pay for a transit expansion that could cost as much as $9.8 billion if […]
A northbound NJ Transit train arrives at the Princeton Junction station in August 2019. NJ Transit has reached agreement on building a new station at North Brunswick, which will eventually be the next station north of Princeton Junction on the Northeast Corridor line. TRAINS: David Lassen NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new NJ Transit station […]
LAHORE, Pakistan — At least 74 people were killed today (Oct. 31) when multiple cars of the Karachi-to-Rawalpindi Tezgam express train caught fire. The train run by state rail operator Pakistan Railways was finally stopped near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province. Reports suggest the fire was started by gas cylinders brought […]
An advisory group is supporting a “full transformation” plan for the MBTA that would include electrification of the currently all-diesel commuter rail system. Scott A. Hartley BOSTON — An advisory group studying six different plans for the future of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has thrown its support behind the most elaborate, and most expensive, […]
A Long Island Rail Road train arrives at Jamaica station on Aug. 18, 2019. The LIRR has begun PTC testing with revenue trains on four branch lines. TRAINS: David Lassen NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road has begun operating select trains on four branch lines with positive train control, expanding use of the […]
A new 4,280-foot-long bridge, spanning New York City Transit’s Coney Island Yard, is being built to carry power lines and communication cables for the yard as part of efforts to prepare the facility for extreme weather. The bridge will replace underground lines, offering better protection from flooding and easier maintenance. Ralph Spielman About a third […]
PETALUMA, Calif. — Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has resumed operations on a limited basis, and will be offering free service through Nov. 6. The system had been shut down for two days as a result of power outages. Trains will operate to all stops between the Santa Rosa downtown station and downtown San Rafael. Because […]
A Florida East Coast Railway transfer from PortMiami has moved past trespassers on the right-of-way, and waits for a Virgin/Brightline train to depart MiamiCentral station on May 3, 2019. Virgin Trains USA is prepared to build a station at the port after Miami-Dade commissioners approved a deal this week. Bob Johnston Virgin Trains USA says […]
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a request for proposals for its Transformation Plan, the next step in reorganizing the agency. The request seeks a company or companies to support implementation of the plan, which will consolidate administration in areas such as finance, information technology, labor relations, customer communications, and safety. In […]
Passengers board a new Caledonian Sleeper train at London Euston station on Oct. 16, 2019. Keith Fender The inside of one of the new Club rooms on the Caledonian Sleeper. Keith Fender The Caledonian Sleeper features new diner-lounge cars where passengers can order meals and drinks. Keith Fender LONDON — New equipment built by […]
WASHINGTON — Steve Predmore has become the latest executive with an aviation background to join Amtrak, joining the passenger railroad as executive vice president and chief safety officer. Predmore will join Amtrak on Nov. 4, reporting to Stephen Gardner, senior executive vice president and chief operating and commercial officer. Predmore has most recently been vice […]
